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• <br /> September 2, 2020 <br /> Police Chief Dan Templeman provided a recap of the grant award. He provided <br /> additional clarification of the grant as previously requested by Council, including <br /> the Everett Police Department's policy on working with immigration, the ratio of <br /> hiring officers from the grant, and current vacancies. <br /> Council Members thanked Mayor Franklin, Chief Templeman, and staff who met <br /> with council members to discuss the grant and provide additional information and <br /> clarification. <br /> Discussion ensued regarding the fiscal impact to the 2021 budget, the flexibility of <br /> the grant, flexibility of hiring, and the Police Department staffing model. <br /> Council Member Stonecipher requested a future discussion regarding Police <br /> Department staffing goals and an operational assessment. She also suggested <br /> further discussion when grants are presented to Council. <br /> Council Member Vogeli thanked Chief Templeman and stated that while she <br /> appreciates the bridges the Police Department creates with the community, she �+ <br /> would like to see the City use preventative measures for the root of crime. She <br /> stated she could not support the grant as she wants to see more funds directed <br /> toward a community by the community approach. <br /> Mayor Franklin stated that she appreciated all comments from Council, and she is <br /> committed to an assessment of the Everett Police Department as well as other <br /> City departments. She also thanked Chief Templeman and his team for their work <br /> on this grant. <br /> Chief Templeman thanked Mayor Franklin for her facilitation of this process. <br /> Roll was called with all Council Members voting yes, except Council Member <br /> Vogeli who voted no. <br /> Motion carried. <br /> • <br /> 258 <br />